Have you read any unputdownable books lately?
Yes, unputdownable may be an unfamiliar term to some of our blog readers, and while you won’t see this word in every dictionary, it is an attention-grabbing alternative to other more familiar (the overused and blasé, “a real page turner”) expressions used to describe a book that shaped an impactful reading experience.
For me, the most recent unputdownable book was Bob Dylan’s Chronicles: Volume One. In this mesmerizing autobiography, Dylan (or Bob, as I now refer to him after getting to know him so well) jumps around with time periods in his career, giving readers an intimate glimpse into key moments in his unprecedented musical journey. As a solo artist, Bob’s gift of crafting impactful songs is unmatched, and his major influence on music is well documented. This book makes it clear that Bob’s ability to tell stories and paint pictures with words is not limited to songs.
Okay, l had my Saturday all mapped out. I would go grocery shopping, pay some bills, and give my mother a call. Well, all that changed. I figured I'd read a few pages of Chronicles: Volume One before heading out of the house. But I was hooked from the first paragraph and could not bring myself to put the book aside for a later session. Nothing, not even the numerous phone calls I received on both of my phones during the next five hours could win out over my curiosity to discover what Bob would reveal next. Well, I'm happy to report that my unputdownable experience was well worth putting off my plans for later in the day. I don’t know when Bob will publish Chronicles: Volume Two, but I plan to add it to my evergrowing book collection the day it arrives in my local Barnes & Noble.
Reading is always rewarding, and most of us have favorite topics and/or authors we enjoy exploring (mine are World War II history and musician biographies). Even if the book you just finished is not the best you've ever read, hopefully, impressions were made and you gained new thoughts and ideas that enrich you in some way.
When you dive into a book that's so intriguing you virtually ignore all that is around you, you discover what "unputdownable" is all about.
Have you read any unputdownable books lately?
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The Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich, a whole series of them, starting with One for the Money, up to Lean Mean Thirteen and counting. Absolutely laugh out loud hilarious! Read them in order.
Last night I stayed up way too late because I couldn't put down My Sister's Keeper until it was finished. Now I'm eager to read the other Jodi Picoult books. Before that, the last UNPUTDOWNABLE book I read was Emily Griffin "Something Borrowed" and then the sequel "Something Blue." They're prefect summer beach reads-- but once you finish the first, you'll want to pick up the second right away, so I suggest getting them both at the same time!
1. "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer - stopped dead in my tracks. No food, drink, sleep, etc until finished.
2 . Nelson deMille - anything Peroid!
3. "You Cannot Be Serious ", John McEnroe's autobiography - candid, interesting, very funny,
4. "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life" by Lance Armstrong
ENJOY!
One of the most unputdownable books I've read lately is "Trust God and Buy Broccoli," by Gerri Helms, who is a personal coach focusing on health and fitness. He has lost and kept off over 100 pounds for over 14 years. It was really insightful and a hilarious read. I saw a lot of myself in it, and in addition to it being really entertaining to read, it really gave me hope and reinforced the strong path I've been on that lead me to her book. She does one-on-one coaching but as she lives a distance from me she invited me to join a phone-group where a limited number of women join and talk each week and support each other with her guidance. It really has helped me move forward, with fellow strong women cheering me on each week, laughing, crying and living.
Anything by Sandra Brown--not the romance stuff but the mystry stuff...start with "The Witness" .........
My most recent "unputdownable" book was "Marley & Me" by John Grogan. A couple others I had trouble putting down were "Isaac's Storm" and "Devil in the White City" - both books authored by Erik Larson. And finally, "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer.
I have recently been introduced to a fantastic author, Harlan Coben. Hie is a mystery writer of worts and you can't put them down. I just read "No Second Chance" and I read it completely through! He is an awesome writer.
Debbie Macomber writes 'Cove' stories. so far she's written seven, and I can't wait for the next one. The characters are people you wish were your neighbors and the town is one where you would like to live. I think this series fits the "unputdownable" classification...the titles are:
16 Lighthouse Road
204 Rosewood Lane
311 Pelican Court
44 Cranberry Point
50 Harbor Street
6 Rainier Drive
74 Seaside Avenue
Enjoy...Thanks Debbie....
The most recent book that made me stay up until 2 a.m. to finish it is "We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. Seriously, don't start this book unless you have the whole day and part of the night to devote to it. Another book I loved and couldn't put down is "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger.
Trish Jorgenson
My most favorite books are any by Jane Kirkpatrick. She is an awesome author and the Emma Geisey series is simply amazing. I also enjoy Jody Piccoult and Sheryl Woods and read all of their books as well. Can anyone tell me where in this Southwest blog that I can add my comment on our service with this airline?Is this the place? Thanks.